Dog Training for Kids and Other Beginners
The level of your children’s participation in your dog’s training program will vary based on the age and abilities of the children.
Indoor Dog Potty
There are legitimate reasons why some dog lovers need their dogs to potty indoors. We looked at “dog indoor potty” products to help you determine which you might want to choose from if you are in the “indoor bathroom” club.
Progesterone Test for Dogs and the Female Dog Heat Cycle
Most progesterone tests for dogs are done through the veterinary office, using radioimmunoassay (gold standard) or chemiluminescence immunoassay, but progesterone home test kits are available if needed.
How Long Is a Dog Considered a Puppy?
The exact timeframe varies by size and breed, pretty much all dogs are considered adults by 2 years of age.
Umbilical Hernias in Puppies
If your puppy has an umbilical hernia it looks a lot like an “outie” puppy belly button. When the hole where the umbilical chord attached doesn't close properly it allows fat to poke out and create a bulge.
How Often to Feed a Puppy
Most puppies should be eating three to four meals a day.
How to Teach a Puppy to Drop It
Yelling or chasing your puppy to get him to drop something dangerous is not the best choice. Here are some better strategies to stop a puppy from chewing something he’s “stolen.”
When will Newborn Puppies Open Their Eyes?
Most puppies open their eyes at 10 to 14 days old, but that doesn’t mean they’re seeing well yet.
When Can Puppies Leave Their Mom?
Deciding how long a puppy should stay with mom involves more than nursing—weaning a puppy too soon can be bad for the pup for many reasons.
Puppy Warts Are Rarely a Problem
Puppy warts are a nuisance more than anything else, but they are contagious. Other canines without an immune response to the papilloma virus can be infected.
Puppies and Kids: How to Set Up for Success
When puppies jump and bite, children often cry and run . . . which makes puppies jump and bite! Here are eight keys to stopping the cycle and teaching pups and kids to get along.
When Do a Dog’s Baby Teeth Fall Out?
A puppy starts teething at 12 to 16 weeks of age.
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Dog Park Rules
I am a fan of dog-park rules, and I, too, have taken pictures of the posted rules at every dog park I have ever visited, in an effort to see how different communities have responded to the people and dogs there.